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New independent research shows 9 out 10 RIC loan customers are confident in their farming future
Australian Government RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) concessional loans are helping to keep viable farmers farming despite being faced with tough times, and the flow-on benefit is supporting regional communities to thrive, according to new independent research in the annual RIC Farm Loans Customer Insights Brief 2026.
Meet the RIC team at the Australian National Field Days
Farmers attending the Australian National Field Days from 22-24 October at Borenore, near Orange, are encouraged to connect with Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to learn more about how low interest loans can help eligible farm businesses in tough times.
Free RIC AgriStarter Loan webinar to help first farmers and farming families fund succession
Aspiring farmers and farming families considering succession are invited to join a free RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) webinar to learn how the AgriStarter Loan could help them purchase or establish a first-time farming business or support intergenerational farm succession planning.
Meet the RIC team at the Henty Field Days
Farmers attending the Henty Machinery Field Days from 22-24 September are encouraged to connect with Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to learn more abo
RIC CEO John Howard on 2WEB Outback radio with Rod Corfe
Rod Corfe interview with John Howard from RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) discussing the history of the company and the upcoming Get RIC Ready Webinar.
Meet the RIC team at Eyre Peninsula Field Days
Farmers attending the Eyre Peninsula (EP) Field Days from 11-13 August are encouraged to connect with Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to learn more ab
Get RIC Ready: Free webinar helps farmers understand if a RIC loan is right for their business
Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) is inviting farmers, advisers and industry stakeholders to register for a free Get RIC Ready Webinar to learn more about RIC loans and whether they may be suitable for their farm business.
Start a conversation with RIC at Sheepvention 2026
Members of the agriculture community attending Sheepvention from 2-3 August are encouraged to connect with Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) to learn more about how low interest loans can help eligible farm businesses in tough times.
RIC connects with women in agriculture at national conference
Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation), is proud to support the Australian Women in Agriculture Conference in Orange, NSW from 27–29 July, celebrating the le
RIC variable interest rate to change from 1 August 2026
Australian Government specialist lender, RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) today announced the variable interest rate on all RIC loans will increase from 5.18% to 5.71% effective from 1 August 2026 – the first RIC loan rate increase in two years.